Crock Pot Chicken Pho

This Crock Pot Chicken Pho recipe is aromatic and comforting, which uses chicken stock and rice noodles. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 8 hours and 30 minutes.

Crock Pot Chicken Pho Ingredients

• 8 cups chicken stock
• 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts (or bone-in if preferred)
• 1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 8 star anise
• 2 teaspoons whole coriander
• 8 whole cloves
• 6–8 oz pho rice noodles (banh pho, 1/16 inch preferred)
• 3–4 cups baby bok choy, chopped
• 1–2 teaspoons kosher salt
• Bean sprouts (for serving)
• Fresh basil leaves (for serving)
• Sliced jalapeños (for serving)
• Lime wedges (for serving)
• Sriracha (optional)
• Hoisin sauce (optional)
• Chili garlic sauce (optional)

How To Make Crock Pot Chicken Pho

1. Toast the spices: Heat a small pan over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, cloves, coriander, and star anise. Toast for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Add ingredients to slow cooker: Salt the chicken and place in crock pot. Add chicken stock, fish sauce, ginger, and brown sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar. Add toasted spices.
3. Slow cook the broth: Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
4. Shred the chicken: Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Use a sieve to strain out ginger and spices from the broth.
5. Add bok choy: Return shredded chicken to the crock pot. Add chopped bok choy and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes.
6. Prepare toppings: While bok choy cooks, prepare toppings like sliced jalapeños, lime wedges, basil, and bean sprouts. Set sauces aside.
7. Cook the noodles: Add dried rice noodles to the broth and cook for 5–6 minutes (or according to package instructions) until tender.
8. Serve pho: Ladle pho into bowls. Top with your choice of bean sprouts, jalapeños, basil, sauces, and a squeeze of lime.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use bone-in chicken? Yes, it adds flavor to the broth. Just remove bones before shredding.
• How to get a clear broth: Strain well with a fine-mesh sieve and avoid stirring too often while cooking.
• Can I prep toppings in advance? Yes, slice veggies and prep sauces while the soup cooks.
• What if I can’t find pho noodles? Use thin rice noodles or vermicelli as a substitute.
• How to add more spice: Use extra chili garlic sauce or sliced Thai chilies for heat.

What To Serve With Chicken Pho

This dish is a full meal, but a few sides can round it out:

• Vietnamese spring rolls
• Cucumber salad with rice vinegar
• Steamed dumplings
• Iced jasmine tea

How To Store Chicken Pho

Refrigerate: Store broth, noodles, and toppings separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.

Freeze: Freeze broth and shredded chicken in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Add fresh noodles and toppings after reheating.

Chicken Pho Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 325 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 43g
• Protein: 19g
• Fat: 8g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Sugar: 9g
• Sodium: 1474mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I make this chicken pho spicy?
Yes, add sliced jalapeños or chili garlic sauce to increase the heat.

Do I have to toast the spices?
Toasting enhances flavor, but you can skip this step if short on time.

What kind of chicken is best for pho?
Boneless breasts are easy, but bone-in chicken or thighs give richer flavor.

Can I cook noodles separately?
Yes, boil them separately and add to bowls before ladling the broth on top.

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